Polk sheriff: 'Most wonderful mom in the world' shot and killed by son for telling him to stop smoking inside
After the mom caught her 19-year-old son smoking cigars in his room and told him to stop, investigators said he shot her through his door and killed her, then fled from the house.
After the mom caught her 19-year-old son smoking cigars in his room and told him to stop, investigators said he shot her through his door and killed her, then fled from the house.
‘We're embarrassed’: Polk County sheriff volunteer arrested for selling drugs out of patrol vehicle
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says he is "hotter than a bare butt on a tin roof in August" after learning a sheriff’s volunteer officer was caught selling prescription pills out of a patrol car while in uniform.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says he is "hotter than a bare butt on a tin roof in August" after learning a sheriff’s volunteer officer was caught selling prescription pills out of a patrol car while in uniform.
Teens shot trying to break into man's car were 13 and 16-years-old, deputies say
According to investigators, the call first came in around 2 a.m. as a report of a car burglary with shots fired on Martinwood Drive.
According to investigators, the call first came in around 2 a.m. as a report of a car burglary with shots fired on Martinwood Drive.
Affidavit: Two men in masks allegedly stealing pizza, Pokemon cards led to shooting at Kissimmee Target
Before Osceola County deputies opened fire outside a Target in Kissimmee Wednesday night, deputies were called to the store to investigate a suspicious vehicle and two people who were suspected of stealing pizza and Pokémon cards inside, according to the charging affidavit.
Before Osceola County deputies opened fire outside a Target in Kissimmee Wednesday night, deputies were called to the store to investigate a suspicious vehicle and two people who were suspected of stealing pizza and Pokémon cards inside, according to the charging affidavit.
Rare white dolphin spotted in Clearwater canal
A rare white dolphin named ‘Cherub’ has been spotted in a Clearwater canal for the first reported time in a year, according to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
A rare white dolphin named ‘Cherub’ has been spotted in a Clearwater canal for the first reported time in a year, according to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Disney government in dark about effect of Florida law dissolving it
Under a new Florida law, the Reedy Creek Improvement District would expire by June 2023.
Under a new Florida law, the Reedy Creek Improvement District would expire by June 2023.
Florida man arrested in 2016 killing of prominent Dallas lawyer Ira Tobolowsky
Police in Florida have made an arrest for the 2016 murder of prominent Dallas attorney Ira Tobolowsky.
Police in Florida have made an arrest for the 2016 murder of prominent Dallas attorney Ira Tobolowsky.
'Disturbing' online video shows Florida woman slapping baby in face, police say
Tya Posley, 23, is facing a charge of cruelty toward a child/abuse.
Tya Posley, 23, is facing a charge of cruelty toward a child/abuse.
Man who damaged LGBTQ streetscape must write essay on Pulse
A man convicted of burning tire marks across a gay-pride streetscape in South Florida while participating in a rally for former President Donald Trump last summer must write a 25-page essay on the deadly 2016 shooting at a gay nightclub in the state.
A man convicted of burning tire marks across a gay-pride streetscape in South Florida while participating in a rally for former President Donald Trump last summer must write a 25-page essay on the deadly 2016 shooting at a gay nightclub in the state.
K-9 helps Florida troopers find nearly $700K worth of heroin during traffic stop
After Florida Highway Patrol troopers pulled over the SUV for having a fake license plate, a K-9 alerted to drugs in the vehicle. Once troopers discovered nearly $700,000 worth of heroin inside, they arrested both people in the SUV, who were undocumented immigrants from Mexico.
After Florida Highway Patrol troopers pulled over the SUV for having a fake license plate, a K-9 alerted to drugs in the vehicle. Once troopers discovered nearly $700,000 worth of heroin inside, they arrested both people in the SUV, who were undocumented immigrants from Mexico.
'Take it down:' Tyre Sampson's parents call for action after son's death on Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park
The mother of Tyre Sampson is calling for stricter laws for amusement park rides to prevent other families from experiencing a similar tragedy.
The mother of Tyre Sampson is calling for stricter laws for amusement park rides to prevent other families from experiencing a similar tragedy.
State attorney: Victim who shot and killed attacker was 'fortunate he was able to defend himself'
Three men attacked a victim in downtown Tampa. The victim fought back, shooting two of his attackers, killing one of them. State Attorney Andrew Warren says it was a 'crystal clear-cut case of self-defense.'
Three men attacked a victim in downtown Tampa. The victim fought back, shooting two of his attackers, killing one of them. State Attorney Andrew Warren says it was a 'crystal clear-cut case of self-defense.'
Florida sheriff arrests own daughter for meth trafficking: 'No one is immune or exempt'
A Florida sheriff arrested his own daughter, charging her with meth trafficking. "Methamphetamine does not discriminate & neither do we. It does not matter who you are – no one is immune or exempt."
A Florida sheriff arrested his own daughter, charging her with meth trafficking. "Methamphetamine does not discriminate & neither do we. It does not matter who you are – no one is immune or exempt."
Florida sheriff promotes gun safety course for residents to shoot home invaders: 'We prefer that you do'
A sheriff in Florida is encouraging residents to take gun safety courses after a homeowner fired multiple shots at an intruder on Wednesday, stopping the individual who allegedly broke into several homes.
A sheriff in Florida is encouraging residents to take gun safety courses after a homeowner fired multiple shots at an intruder on Wednesday, stopping the individual who allegedly broke into several homes.
Florida deputies rescue baby from large apartment fire in Orlando
Huge flames lit up the the sky as fire roared through Isles at East Millenia Apartments
Huge flames lit up the the sky as fire roared through Isles at East Millenia Apartments
Man punched by Mike Tyson for alleged harassment has long rap sheet, state records show
Melvin Townsend III has been convicted of fraud, grand theft, burglary, possession of controlled substances and trafficking in stolen property. The 36-year-old was also incarcerated for 20 months in 2009 and again in 2019 for 15 months.
Melvin Townsend III has been convicted of fraud, grand theft, burglary, possession of controlled substances and trafficking in stolen property. The 36-year-old was also incarcerated for 20 months in 2009 and again in 2019 for 15 months.
Florida releases 2 examples claiming critical race theory in math textbooks
Florida has released two examples that it says back up its rejection of dozens of math textbooks because they contained questions and exercises based on critical race theory or Common Core.
Florida has released two examples that it says back up its rejection of dozens of math textbooks because they contained questions and exercises based on critical race theory or Common Core.
Cocoa mom denies calling in high school bomb threat
A woman accused of calling in a bomb threat to Cocoa High School is denying that she had anything to do with it.
A woman accused of calling in a bomb threat to Cocoa High School is denying that she had anything to do with it.
Mom accused of making bomb threat to Cocoa school over child's food portions, report states
Anaya Smith is facing a charge of making a false bomb report, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
Anaya Smith is facing a charge of making a false bomb report, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
Florida seeks 100% renewable electricity by 2050 under proposed rule
Florida utilities would gradually increase their renewable electricity, reaching 100% by 2050 under a proposed rule unveiled this week.
Florida utilities would gradually increase their renewable electricity, reaching 100% by 2050 under a proposed rule unveiled this week.